As one of the most prevalent forms of Eastern medicine that roots from the rich history and science of yoga, Ayurveda has established itself as something that is clearly much more than a popular health fad. Following the principle of “nourishing one’s mind, body, and soul while recognizing its needs,” Ayurveda has helped millions of […]
Why is compliance so important in Ayurveda? Natural food supplements often seem to have a less direct effect than regular medicines. Sometimes they seem to have no effect at first, or even for a longer period of time. So how does that work? And why is it important to continue the therapy? In this blog […]
Like many young women, I grew up idolizing images of Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, and the Spice Girls, all of whom graced magazine covers with size 2 bodies and gave off the impression to five year old girls that it was normal to wear belly shirts everyday. Mixed Messages and Me Now, I have never […]
Work has been keeping you anxious, tensed, and away from a deep restful sleep and it has started showing up on your face and eyes, as your days are spent in a daze. When you do not give your body the right amount of sleep, it affects your productivity, prana levels (life force) and overall […]
Traveling, Especially Air Travel Will Naturally Aggravate Vata. Vata, according to Ayurveda (a 5000 year old science of healing based on the understanding of the laws of nature and the five elements) is a combination of the air and space elements. It is responsible for circulation, elimination, and movement and does marvelous things for us; […]
An important indicator of your health is a sharpened intellect, focused mind, clarity of thought and an ease of being. In Ayurveda, all the three Doshas or bio elements have a role to play in the brain functions. For example, Vata governs how fast you learn and perceive, Kapha regulates memory and Pitta makes sure […]
In Sanskrit, your daily routine is called Dinacharya. ‘Din’ means ‘day’ and ‘acharya’ means ‘to follow’ or ‘close to’. Dinacharya is an ideal daily schedule that takes into account nature’s cycle. In Ayurveda, the focus is levied on the early hours of the day, as they are instrumental in setting the tone of your day. […]
The popularity of the ancient art and science of Ayurveda is exploding, not just in the west but all over the globe. Ayurveda, or science(veda) of life(ayur), as translated from Sanskrit (the ancient language of India), seeks to help the practitioner achieve optimal wellness through balance and integration, and seeks to treat the root cause […]